Abstract:

Waste management, especially biodegradable waste management is a key environmental issue that the world is facing today. The conventional methods so far adopted are time consuming and less efficient. This project aims at introducing a new mechanized unit especially for conventional flat which will manage the waste at source itself. The study is divided into three phases. Phase 1 which includes large scale waste management systems introduced by Government of Kerala. Phase 2 which include study of small scale units implemented by Government of Kerala. Phase 3, modeling of new mechanized unit called Kitchen Waste Mixer Grinder which uses the principle of grinding, mixing and heating is made.


Keywords: Waste management, kitchen mixer grinder;